LS12 3BU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LS12 3BU

LS12 3BU, Leeds has recorded a total of 55 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.74 per 1,000 population. This LS12 3BU crime rate stands in contrast to the broader LS12 postcode area, which has experienced 660 crimes and a crime rate of 14.91 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this LS12 3BU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LS12 3BU, encompassing approximately 4002 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the LS12 3BU area, explore the LS12 3BU Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (-54.35% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (-44.44% decrease)

LS12 3BU Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Alliance Street with total crimes: 3
  • Barden Mount with total crimes: 3
  • Thornton Grove with total crimes: 3

LS12 3BU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2113.74-54.35%
Anti-social behaviour65.25100.00%
Vehicle crime51.50-44.44%
Public order51.2525.00%
Other theft51.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.25-75.00%
Burglary20.75-33.33%
Drugs20.500.00%
Other crime20.50-33.33%
Theft from the person10.500.00%
Robbery10.250.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%
Shoplifting10.25-85.71%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4623.2448.39%
Criminal damage and arson1211.4920.00%
Vehicle crime93.0012.50%
Shoplifting72.25250.00%
Other theft51.75150.00%
Public order41.250.00%
Burglary31.00200.00%
Other crime30.75200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.75-40.00%
Robbery10.750.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3118.49-6.06%
Criminal damage and arson107.7566.67%
Vehicle crime82.5014.29%
Anti-social behaviour52.00150.00%
Drugs41.250.00%
Theft from the person41.00300.00%
Public order41.00-20.00%
Other theft21.00100.00%
Shoplifting20.500.00%
Other crime10.50-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%
Burglary10.25-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3316.4910.00%
Vehicle crime78.24-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson61.75-14.29%
Public order51.5025.00%
Other crime51.25400.00%
Burglary31.25-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour20.75-66.67%
Shoplifting20.50-71.43%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%
Other theft10.25-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3019.7415.38%
Burglary97.50800.00%
Vehicle crime92.25125.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.25133.33%
Shoplifting71.7575.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.75-25.00%
Public order41.5033.33%
Other theft21.00-66.67%
Robbery20.500.00%
Drugs10.50-50.00%
Other crime10.25-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2615.4923.81%
Anti-social behaviour86.50-11.11%
Other theft62.00-25.00%
Vehicle crime41.50100.00%
Shoplifting41.00-63.64%
Criminal damage and arson31.00-72.73%
Public order30.75-57.14%
Other crime20.750.00%
Drugs20.50100.00%
Theft from the person20.500.00%
Burglary10.50-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2118.99-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson115.25120.00%
Shoplifting112.7583.33%
Anti-social behaviour92.75350.00%
Other theft82.25100.00%
Public order72.00133.33%
Burglary41.7533.33%
Vehicle crime21.00-81.82%
Other crime20.50100.00%
Drugs10.50-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3318.2413.79%
Vehicle crime118.24266.67%
Shoplifting62.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.50-16.67%
Other theft41.250.00%
Burglary31.00-25.00%
Public order30.75-40.00%
Possession of weapons20.75-33.33%
Drugs20.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.50100.00%
Other crime10.50-66.67%
Theft from the person10.250.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2917.24-19.44%
Criminal damage and arson67.2520.00%
Shoplifting61.50100.00%
Public order51.50150.00%
Burglary41.25-50.00%
Other theft41.00-20.00%
Possession of weapons31.00200.00%
Other crime30.75200.00%
Vehicle crime30.75-50.00%
Robbery20.75100.00%
Drugs20.500.00%
Bicycle theft10.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.25-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3617.9912.50%
Burglary88.99166.67%
Vehicle crime62.00-45.45%
Criminal damage and arson51.50-54.55%
Other theft51.25-16.67%
Shoplifting31.25-40.00%
Public order20.75-71.43%
Drugs20.50100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.50-60.00%
Other crime10.500.00%
Possession of weapons10.25-66.67%
Robbery10.25-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3222.49-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson118.00-26.67%
Vehicle crime112.75266.67%
Public order72.750.00%
Other theft61.75100.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.50-16.67%
Shoplifting51.25-50.00%
Possession of weapons31.2550.00%
Burglary30.75-25.00%
Bicycle theft20.750.00%
Robbery20.500.00%
Theft from the person10.500.00%
Drugs10.25-80.00%
Other crime10.25-80.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3624.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson158.990.00%
Shoplifting103.750.00%
Public order72.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.750.00%
Other crime51.500.00%
Drugs51.250.00%
Burglary41.250.00%
Vehicle crime31.000.00%
Other theft30.750.00%
Robbery20.750.00%
Possession of weapons20.500.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 55 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
July 20245
June 20242
May 20246
April 20248
March 20249
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20235
October 20236

A total of 78 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20249
July 20248
June 20247
May 20249
April 20244
March 20242
February 202411
January 20243
December 20236
November 202311
October 20233

A total of 374 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202446
July 202431
June 202433
May 202430
April 202426
March 202421
February 202433
January 202429
December 202336
November 202332
October 202336

A total of 10 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20244
June 20241
April 20242
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 94 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202412
July 202410
June 20246
May 20247
April 20243
March 202411
February 20245
January 20246
December 20235
November 202311
October 202315

A total of 56 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20244
June 20245
May 20244
April 20243
March 20247
February 20243
January 20245
December 20232
November 20237
October 20237

A total of 51 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20246
March 20248
February 20244
January 20244
December 20235
November 20236
October 20233

A total of 45 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
June 20243
May 20249
April 20241
March 20244
February 20243
January 20244
December 20238
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 22 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20244
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
April 20241
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 64 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20247
July 20242
June 20242
May 20247
April 20244
March 202411
February 20246
January 20246
December 20233
November 20235
October 202310

A total of 27 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
June 20245
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LS12 3BU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Alliance Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 2. Barden Mount
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Thornton Grove
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 4. Town Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Supermarket
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Swallow Mount
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Congress Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Edinburgh Place
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 9. Whingate Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Weavers Court
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Wortley Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Whingate Green
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Carlton Row
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Leysholme View
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Lawson Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Carr Crofts Drive
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 17. Carr Crofts
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Albany Terrace
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. B6154
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Tong Road
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 21. Conference Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Claremont Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Conference Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Back Springfield Mount
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Aberdeen Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Little Moor Place
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 27. Thornton Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 29. Windmill Rise
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Leysholme Terrace
    Total1
    Other crime1